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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Cairns Botanic Gardens on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 12, 2026.

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a heater, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a wooden floor, a black and beige rug, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a small refrigerator.

1. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 2.3 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Jason

CNY1,062

CNY1,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV. It features a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'Keys & Mail'.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large colorful mural on the side.

2. Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Vikas

CNY990

CNY1,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by palm trees and a brick patio.

A multi-story building labeled "Tropic Towers" with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a mountain and a cityscape.

A living room with a television, sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

3. Tropic Towers Apartments

Cairns North, 1.6 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Robert

CNY850

CNY935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

4. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 2.1 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Erasmo

CNY753

CNY829 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A nighttime swimming pool with string lights overhead, surrounded by a fence and some greenery.

An outdoor area with a covered walkway, string lights, and various plants.

5. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 2.5 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Michael

CNY1,132

CNY1,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

A balcony with a glass table and chairs, offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

6. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 2.8 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Robyn

CNY1,198

CNY1,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

An aerial view of a coral reef with clear blue waters and a distant shoreline.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern building with a unique facade, a central entrance, and a sign for the 'INGARUMING ART CENTRE'.

7. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 2.5 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

jean

CNY592

CNY651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A row of blue cabins with a covered porch and a small garden area in front.

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a remote control, and a window offering a view of greenery.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a shaded canopy, and a pool.

A store interior with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerator with beverages, and an exit sign.

8. Cairns Holiday Park

Manunda, 1.7 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Dale

CNY484

CNY671 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a balcony with a view, and an orange armchair.

A well-maintained garden with a small pond, palm trees, and a variety of tropical plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, steps leading up to the entrance, and surrounding greenery.

9. Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Manunda, 1.4 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Michael

CNY680

CNY748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with umbrellas.

A restaurant with wooden chairs, white tablecloths, and a bar area in the background.

A rooftop bar with lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

10. Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns North, 1.5 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Benny

CNY746

CNY820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A clear pool surrounded by tropical plants and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, a dining table with chairs, and a view of a swimming pool and greenery.

11. Cascade Gardens

Cairns Central Business District, 3.2 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Paulina

CNY1,371

CNY1,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern bar area with a long counter and several stools, a reception desk in the background, and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

A reception area with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a sunset view.

12. Alivio Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 2.9 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

David

CNY818

CNY900 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and surrounding greenery.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and red flowering plants.

A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating affordable self-catering accommodation.

A bright room with a teal sofa, blue chairs, and a small table.

13. Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments

Cairns North, 2.2 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Anonymous traveler

CNY850

CNY935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A resort with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and palm trees.

A courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.

A room with a wooden table and benches, computers, and posters on the wall.

14. Caravella Backpackers

Cairns Central Business District, 3.1 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Anders

CNY489

CNY537 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a rock formation.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by plants and a grill.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a towel, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A coffee machine with a digital display, a frothing pitcher, and multiple coffee containers on a counter.

15. Reef Palms Motel

Cairns North, 1.8 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Matthew

CNY638

CNY702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'bay village tropical retreat,' surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

16. Bay Village Tropical Retreat

Cairns North, 2.6 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Ahmed

CNY694

CNY763 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A person standing in a pool with large wind turbines in the background.

A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious indoor dining area with white chairs and tables, large windows, and potted plants.

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a pier with boats.

17. Coral Tree Inn

Cairns Central Business District, 3.2 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Robert

CNY658

CNY724 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel with a pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A tennis court with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious dining area with a long table and blue chairs, a kitchen area with a counter and shelves, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

18. Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Cairns North, 2.8 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Mary

CNY854

CNY939 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a reception desk.

A pool area with a water feature, palm trees, and a bar area.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a chandelier. There are two sofas with patterned cushions and a coffee table in the center. A staircase leads to an upper level.

19. Cairns Queens Court

Cairns North, 2.7 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

Glenn

CNY341

CNY375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern bar area with a stone counter, bar stools, and a large potted plant.

A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a table, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden barrel.

A reception desk with two lamps, a laptop, and a 'DIVE' sign.

20. Aspect Central

Cairns North, 2.4 km from Cairns Botanic Gardens

BERES

CNY460

CNY505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Cairns Plaza Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Tropic Towers Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 210 reviews	View
Cairns Harbourside Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,116 reviews	View
Reef Gateway Apartments	9.0 Wonderful 19 reviews	View

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Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (345 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens in Edge Hill. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Cairns Botanic Gardens and Red Arrow Walk, both a short walk away.

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Tanks Arts Centre

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Tanks Arts Centre in Edge Hill. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Tanks Arts Centre, you'll love Cairns Botanic Gardens, just a short walk away.

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Red Arrow Walk

10.0/10 (1 review)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Red Arrow Walk in Edge Hill. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Cairns Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, both a short walk away.

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Rondo Theatre

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Rondo Theatre in Edge Hill. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Tanks Arts Centre is just a short walk away.

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Skydive The Reef Cairns

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Mount Whitfield Conservation Park

8.6/10 (90 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Mount Whitfield Conservation Park in Whitfield. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Muddy's Playground, both nearby.

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Anderson Street Conservation Park

Get friendly with the flora and fauna and spend the day at Anderson Street Conservation Park located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Cairns. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens, both nearby.

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Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland

8.8/10 (8 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland in Cairns North. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Muddy's Playground, just a short walk away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Guests enjoy staying at The Lakes Resort Cairns, which is a hotel close to Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Another highly rated hotel is Cairns Sheridan Hotel, which is a short drive away.
The area has plenty to choose from with 1,470 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Find the best options on Hotels.com for your travel budget by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Pricing varies based on where you plan to go and when.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY340

What cheap hotels are close to Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Cairns Sunland Leisure Park is a budget-friendly hotel near Cairns Botanic Gardens and offers free parking, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool.

Can I find hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens that are fully refundable?

Yes, many hotels offer refundable room reservations if you cancel prior to the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both Crystalbrook Riley and Crystalbrook Bailey are highly rated hotels near Cairns Botanic Gardens that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

For a romantic stay, Cairns Sheridan Hotel offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. It's a short 2-minute drive from Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Another great option is Cairns Colonial Club Resort, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens with free breakfast?

You can begin your day with a free cooked-to-order breakfast at Cairns Rainforest Retreat, which is a short 16-minute drive from Cairns Botanic Gardens.
South Pacific Bed & Breakfast is also a recommended place to stay with a free local cuisine breakfast, and it's located 22 minutes away by car.

Which hotels near Cairns Botanic Gardens have rooms with great views?

Enjoy rooms with garden views at The Lakes Resort Cairns, which is a 13-minute walk from Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Another great choice nearby is Cairns Sheridan Hotel, which has rooms with ocean or mountain views.

What are the best family hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, consider Cairns Sheridan Hotel, which is a short 2-minute drive from Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Another great option for your family's trip is Cairns Colonial Club Resort.

What are the best luxury hotels near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Treat yourself when you stay at 201 Lake Street Apartments, which is a short 5-minute drive from Cairns Botanic Gardens and offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and parking.
Another upscale property is Crystalbrook Riley, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Cairns Botanic Gardens with free parking?

Drive and park with ease when you stay at The Lakes Resort Cairns, which offers free parking. You'll be a 13-minute walk from Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Cairns Sheridan Hotel also has free parking and is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Cairns Botanic Gardens with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the 4 outdoor pools and children's pool at The Lakes Resort Cairns. Cairns Botanic Gardens is a 13-minute walk from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Cairns Sheridan Hotel.

What cheap motels can I book close to Cairns Botanic Gardens?

To stay economically near Cairns Botanic Gardens, you can book Villa Shangri-La, which offers an outdoor pool and parking.
Another affordable motel to consider is Reef Palms Motel.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Other attractions near Cairns Botanic Gardens include Cairns Marlin Marina, Cairns Central Shopping Centre, and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.
Cairns Night Markets, Yorkeys Knob Beach, and Reef Hotel Casino are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Bring your four-legged friend to Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park, which is a short 16-minute drive from Cairns Botanic Gardens.
2 Bedroom Luxury Apartment at Sea Temple Palm Cove Resort is another pet-friendly option.

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